Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung NX300

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was brought out 4 years after the NX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS against the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and NX300.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.